The Paw Print
August 31, 2021
Principal's Message
Families,
Here we go! The pencils are ready and the crayons are still sharp. Much of this week's newsletter is the same information as last week, please review as needed.
One reminder I'd like to draw your attention to is the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service has again extended the free student meals program, providing a free breakfast and lunch option for students in grades K-8, until June 30, 2022.
Stay Connected
More than ever, home and school communication will be important. Here is how we can stay connected:
- Whole school information will be shared by E-mail, the Meadow View website, and this very newsletter (sent out on Tuesdays).
- The Family Resources tab on the school website is a valuable resource as well.
- Classroom information will be shared by individual teachers. Please read the newsletters/emails and connect via Seesaw. Be sure to check any take-home folders from the classroom, as some information is best sent with paper.
- “Like” us on Facebook, "follow" on Instagram, or Twitter for a social media experience.
- Seesaw now has an all-school announcement feature that we used at times last year and will use it again connect in various ways. It is great for quick reminders, PTO news, and more!
There will also be times where you will need to call the school. Here are the important phone numbers:
- Attendance (262) 560-8002
- Health Room (262) 560-8003
- Main Office (262) 560-8005 or 8006
Paws Up!
Mr. Schreiber
'Twas the night before school
‘Twas the night before school started
and all through the town
The parents were cheering
It was a ferocious sound.
By nine the kids were bathed
And tucked into bed
When memories of school work
Began to fill them with dread
With thoughts of new backpacks
New Lunchboxes too
New teachers, New friends
Their excitement grew and grew
The parents just shrugged when they
Learned of their fright
And shouted to their kids
Go To Sleep – It’s a school night!
Author - Unknown
Dates To Remember
Wednesday, September 1
- First Day of School Grades 5K-4th
Thursday, September 2
- First Day of School 4K
Monday, September 6
- Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, September 15
- School Picture Day
PTO News and Notes
- Check out our Website: https://mvelementarypto.wixsite.com/mvpto
- Like us on Facebook
- Meadow View spirit wear (click here or the link below), now on sale through September 8!
Three easy ways to support PTO all year long!
Shop with Amazon? Log in through AmazonSmile and designate Meadow View Elementary PTO. A percentage of all sales will be sent to Meadow View Elementary PTO.
Box Tops no more clipping! Click on the link below for more information!
Another one of the PTO's year round fundraisers is collecting Piggly Wiggly receipts. Send them to school with your student!
Drop off and pick up information
Morning Drop Off
Any time you enter the driveway, please make certain to give our students a “brake!” Slow down.
Arrive between 8:20 and 8:35. Supervision is provided. Students enter school at 8:30 and class begins at 8:40.
Have your children ready to get out of the car on their own, and they should exit the car on the right side so they do not cross between cars. Should you need to help them out, please park in the spaces provided and walk your child to the crosswalk.
Pull up as far as possible in the drop-off line.
When leaving, please wait for the car in front of you to pull out.
Dismissal
Car tags are available upon request by emailing or calling the office.
The loading zone will be in the same area as morning drop off.
Please use the car line and refrain from parking and walking to the front of the building
If your child is not ready when you are in the loading zone, please loop back around and get in line again. This will help us keep the line moving.
Help us time your arrival. Our 4K and 5K students will be the first out of the building, followed by 1st and 2nd, and 3rd and 4th will be the last out.
Car Tags for family pick up
If you would like a car tag for family pick up, please sign up one of the following ways:
- Sign up in the school office
- Call the school office at: 262-560-8006
- E-mail the school office at: meadowview@oasd.org
Two car tags will be sent home in your student’s back pack.
Having your child go home a different way?
School Picture Day
Wednesday, September 15th
To order pictures online go to the Lifetouch website:
Meadow View's Picture Day ID: EVT4JK2RH
Allergies, Snacks, and You
Children are welcome to have nut products in their lunches eaten in the cafeteria.
Celebrating birthdays at school
Dear Meadow View Families,
As we moved into our new building it gave us an opportunity to reflect on how we approached certain things. Due to the growing number of health concerns for our students, we are continuing to ask families to not send in food items to celebrate a child’s birthday or star student. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Because birthdays are meant to be fun, we will celebrate a child’s birthday in many special ways which do not include food. For example:
We will continue to announce each child’s name during the morning announcements and ask them to come to the office for a birthday pencil.
A special birthday slide in the commons.
Each class will continue to do unique things in the classroom. Some examples include:
giving the student a birthday crown or special pin to wear for the day
displaying a birthday sign or poster
singing “Happy Birthday” to the child
writing or sharing compliments to the birthday child
giving the birthday child special privileges in the classroom like lining up first, sitting in a special chair, or choosing the Morning Meeting game the class will play.
We appreciate your support and ask that you, please do not send in food treats for your child’s birthday.
Thank you,
Mr. Schreiber
Volunteering
- First-time access to a building this school year will require that we scan your driver’s license or photo ID to register you in the system.
- Upon approval and a photo match, an ID badge will be printed
- Hand the office Administrative Assistant your car keys, car keys will be kept at the office to ensure check-out
- At check-out, sign out on the touch screen, then keys will be returned
- On subsequent visits, sign-in on the touch screen, then check keys at the front office until your visit is complete and you check-out
Meadow View Elementary School
4K AM Class Hours 8:40-11:20am
4K PM Class Hours 1:00-3:40pm
5K - 4th Grade Class Hours 8:40-3:40pm
Attendance (262) 560-8002
Health Room (262) 560-8003
Main Office (262) 560-8005 or 8006
Email: MDV@oasd.org
Website: http://www.oasd.k12.wi.us/page.cfm?p=2969
Phone: (262)560-8005
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MEADOWVIEWELEMENTARY
Twitter: @meadowview4